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Community Health Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What term is used interchangeably with the term subpopulations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Groups. Subpopulations are subsets of a larger population, and the term "groups" is commonly used interchangeably to refer to these subsets. "Aggregates" typically refer to collections of data or information rather than specific subgroups of individuals. "Clients" are individuals or entities receiving services and do not necessarily represent subpopulations. "Communities" refer to larger social units and are not synonymous with subpopulations. Therefore, "groups" is the most appropriate term to describe subpopulations.
Question 2 of 5
The community health nurse (CHN) is examining blood lead levels in school-aged children one year after a community-wide education intervention. What term identifies this phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Evaluation. In this phase, the CHN is assessing the effectiveness of the community-wide education intervention by examining blood lead levels in school-aged children after one year. Evaluation involves determining if the intervention achieved the desired outcomes. Assessment (A) is the initial data collection phase. Diagnosis (B) involves identifying health problems. Intervention (C) is the phase where actions are taken to address the identified health problems. In this scenario, the focus is on evaluating the impact of the intervention, making D the most appropriate term.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following activities does the community health nurse (CHN) act in the role of a nurse epidemiologist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because evaluating the number of clients presenting with similar diseases falls under the role of nurse epidemiologist, who focuses on tracking and analyzing patterns of disease occurrence in populations. This involves collecting and interpreting data to identify potential outbreaks and risk factors. A, B, and C are incorrect because: A: Eliciting health history and performing physical assessments are typically part of the direct patient care provided by a community health nurse. B: Performing physical assessments is part of assessing individual client needs rather than population-level disease patterns. C: Providing treatment and health education are essential components of nursing care but do not specifically align with the role of nurse epidemiologist in analyzing disease patterns in populations.
Question 4 of 5
What term is used interchangeably with the term subpopulations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Groups. Subpopulations are subsets of a larger population, and the term "groups" is commonly used interchangeably to refer to these subsets. "Aggregates" typically refer to collections of data or information rather than specific subgroups of individuals. "Clients" are individuals or entities receiving services and do not necessarily represent subpopulations. "Communities" refer to larger social units and are not synonymous with subpopulations. Therefore, "groups" is the most appropriate term to describe subpopulations.
Question 5 of 5
Community health nurses (CHNs) who work with older persons who have cognitive impairment and their caregivers should be aware of the difference between depression, delirium, and dementia, in order to identify the health concern accurately and intervene accordingly. What description relates specifically to dementia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D Rationale: 1. Dementia is not a mood disorder (Choice A), as it primarily affects cognitive functions, not emotions. 2. Dementia is not acute confusion (Choice B), which is characteristic of delirium, a sudden change in mental status. 3. Dementia is more than just forgetfulness (Choice C), as it involves a decline in multiple cognitive abilities. 4. Choice D is correct as dementia is characterized by progressive intellectual impairment, affecting memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive functions.